For some years there has been an annual reunion in Ely of the ex-employees of Appleyard & Lincoln. At the 2011 event, for the first time, the present skippers and crew of Appleyard & Lincoln boats were invited to join in. Today's owners of six of these wonderful boats were introduced to the designers and craftsmen who built them.

The event was so successful that in 2012 we plan a 'reunion by water'. On Sunday 1st July as part of the Ely Aquafest Jubilee as many Appleyard & Lincoln boat owners as possible will make their way by water to join in the ex-employees reunion. It was great with a display of pictures—what's it going to be like with the actual boats? Anyone with an interest in Appleyard & Lincoln or its boats is welcome. Put the date in your diary and look for us there as well as at Bedford River Festival on the weekend of 21st/22nd July 2012.

See us, below, swapping stories and reminiscing and read Stephen's account of the event.